In the African nation of Senegal, drought caused food insecurity which affected millions, including 43-year-old mother of twelve, Khoudga Fall. The drought left Khoudga without adequate food to feed her family and without money to pay for other expenses such as health and schools fees.
To help meet the needs of people like Khoudga, the Red Cross responded when people were most in need of help, supporting 499,000 people with food, animal feed and cash distributions. In addition, the Red Cross provided emergency assistance, livelihood protection, recovery activities and the distribution of improved seeds.
“The Red Cross is the only organization that we have seen in the community. I don’t know what I would have done if they didn’t show up. This assistance permitted me to feed my family – it is because of them that we no longer have to worry about how we are going to eat,” says Khoudga.
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In Senegal and other parts of the globe affected by world health issues, the Canadian Red Cross strives to provide assistance to those in need. As a result of the programs offered, individuals affected by adversity are able to gain much-needed resources and acquire greater skills and knowledge that will help them.
With the help of people like you, the Canadian Red Cross is able to respond to emergencies and other incidents occurring across the country and around the world.